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What car should we replace an ageing Citroen Picasso with?

We bought my daughter a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso as a bargain from a friend a few years ago. It is starting to cost her and her partner serious money...

What car for a family of six do you recommend?

We currently have a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira which has been suprisingly bombproof but it wont last forever, and the kids are turning into teenagers! What car...

The windscreen washer on my car has stopped working?

I have a Ford Fiesta with no working windscreen washer. There is no sound of the motor working. How easy is it to fix and how much should I be paying?

How many points are allowed on your licence before you automatically get banned?

How many points are allowed on your licence before you automatically get banned and how long could a ban be?

Are there any petrol cars that are £20 to tax?

With all the car tax increases I am just checking what are the cheapest petrol cars on the road as of 1st April 2025. Are there any vehicles that are zero...

Should I apply a ceramic coating to my new car?

I am getting a new car next week and I want to apply a ceramic or graphine liquid myself to the car in the open. I want a good shine for a long time. Which...

How can I ensure a Ford Powershift gearbox remains reliable?

My daughter has a 2016 Mondeo with the Ford Powershift gearbox. She does 94 miles a day 4 days a week for work. I do her maintenance on her car and have...

Can I challenge an NIP for alleged speeding in a variable speed limit?

I’ve recently received a Notice of Intended prosecution from the police. The notice arrived 12 days after the offence. I responded immediately providing...

How do I fix a faulty petrol gauge?

I have a 2019 Honda Jazz 1.3 from new with 25,800 miles. After filling up with petrol a month ago my gauge said I had 470 miles but it stayed there for...

Is there a problem with the SOS system on the new VW Tiguan?

I recently purchased a 2024 VW Tiguan. In the first few weeks after diiving for a few minutes I was getting the message 'Emergency call failed / Information...

We need a small car - what do you suggest?

We need to change my wife's 56 plate Citroen C1. She only drives about 2000 miles a year, mainly local driving, but with the occasional 150 mile trip....

What family car do you recommend?

I am having to replace a 2015 Focus Ecoboost (wet-belt/clutch & turbo failure). I need something with enough room for 2 child seats in the back plus decent...

Which Honda Jazz should I buy?

I am looking to replace my Perodua Myvi with a Honda Jazz. Is a petrol model more reliable that the latest hybrid? Can you recommend which model to buy?...

Are there any good small cars for tall people?

I own a 2008 Honda Jazz. It was a great car, but now is at the end of its life and needs to be replaced. I would like advise about which cars to consider...

Was I overcharged for repairs?

In early December 2024 I had a fair amount of work done to my 2012 Ford Mondeo Estate2.0 TDCi - track control arm, suspension arm bolt kit rear bolts/washer/nut,...